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In the 1900’s Henry Frederick Adaire Barrington, immigrated from Sedgefield and settled in Portland on a farm in Knysna. He became involved in the development of Sedgefield and named the town after his father. Sedgefield was an undeveloped area until 1928 when the railway line was built between George and Knysna. Sedgefield was proclaimed a town in 1929 and fell under the management of the Divisional Council of George. After World War II, a new coastal road was constructed and Sedgefield now being more accessible, expanded along the banks of the estuary towards the Swartvlei Lake. Sedgefield established a Village Management Board in 1956 and the town obtained Municipal Status in 1974. |
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Sedgefield has a variety of local shops that range from antiques, curios shops and various handmade goods. All necessary amenities are within close proximity such as several supermarkets, butcheries, hardware stores, nurseries, pharmacies and restaurants. Sedgefield has a vast bird population with the natural flora enhancing the environment. |
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Climate |
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Sedgefield normally receives about 614 mm of rain per year, with rainfall occurring throughout the year. It receives the lowest rainfall of 36mm in June and the highest of 64mm in March. The average midday temperatures for Sedgefield range from 19°C in July to 27.4°C in February. The region is the coldest during July when the mercury drops to 7.4°C on average during the night.
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